Known affectionately to his troops as "Old Pap," General Sterling Price was a vital and unique personality, and one of the most important and controversial figures of the Civil War. Indeed, the story of General Price is the story, in large part, of the Confederacy's struggle in the West. A former general in the Mexican War and governor of Missouri, Price fought in nearly every battle in the Trans-Mississippi theater and at one time was considered a likely successor to Jefferson Davis. The author draws a fascinating portrait of Price the man - vain, courageous, addicted to secrecy - and produces insightful interpretations and much pertinent information about the Civil War in the West.

Missouri --Wilson's Creek -- Lexington -- Elkhorn Tavern -- Iuka -- Corinth -- Richmond -- Helena -- Little Rock -- Jenkins' Ferry -- Across the Arkansas -- Pilot Knob -- Westport -- Mine Creek -- Shreveport -- Carlota and St. Louis -- "Old Pap" Price.